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HBF Weekly News Summary 27 January 2004

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry from Pierre Williams, HBF's head of media, available to members only.

HBF response to Camden's draft SPG on affordable housing

HBF has submitted objections to the London Borough of Camden's draft SPG on affordable housing and housing in mixed-use developments.

ODPM accepts RSDs

A Written Ministerial Statement was made on Wednesday 21st Janaury 2004 by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the ODPM, Phil Hope, accepting the HBF…

Government accepts HBF proposals on sound insulation

The parliamentary under secretary in the office of the deputy prime minister, Phil Hope, has accepted the HBF's proposals on using 'robust standard details' (R…

Healthy handling initiative 2004 - London, east and south-east

The HSE is publicising its 'Healthy Handling' initiative that will culminate in an inspection of sites throughout London, east and south-east England during Ma…

Weekly News Summary 19 January 2004

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry from Pierre Williams, HBF's head of media, available to members only.

Weekly News Summary 13 January 2004

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the house building industry from Pierre Williams, HBF's Head of Media, available to members only.

Wales housing crisis

A new report reveals Wales could face a housing crisis equal to or greater than in England unless urgent action is taken now.